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A True Educator On the Cover Kemmer Anderson ’63 works on a poem entitled “Haitian Epiphany” during a visit to Haiti, which was part of a trip with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church of Signal Mountain, TN.

Martha Cutts ’64 takes great pride in the gymnasium named in her honor at Washington Latin Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., where she served as Head of School from 2008-2016. See story, page 5.

Ted Osborne ’71 (left) was joined by many old friends and former colleagues on the Board of Trustees after he was honored for 22 years of service, which included five as the Board Chairman. Pictured with Mr. Osborne, from left: Ed Samek, Cynthia Smyth ’49, Missy VanBuren-Brown ’72, Jean Badalamenti and Tom Brown. Table of Contents 2 A Letter from Andrew Webster, Head of School

3 A Letter from Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81, Alumni Association President

4 Alumni Making a Difference in Education

9 Spanish Exchange Provides Valuable Learning Experiences

10 W+H Hosts INDIE Film Festival in New PAC

11 Poet Laureate Shares Wisdom with W+H Students

12 What’s Happening at Wardlaw+Hartridge

14 Wardlaw+Hartridge Student Achievements

16 Commencement 2018

20 W+H Students Embrace Service Opportunities

22 Community Celebrates Cultures and World Languages

24 News from W+H Athletics

26 Booster Club Hosts Winter Games

27 WHPA Spring Gala – Ignite the Night

28 Young Alumni Share Tips with W+H Students

29 Alumni Events and Class Notes

31 In Memoriam

32 Remembering James O’Halloran

33 Calendar of Special Events A Letter from Andrew Webster, Head of School

Dear Wardlaw+Hartridge Community, As I write, we are in the culminating phase of our school year. The multitude of events that our students participate in is almost mind-boggling, even as the older of them take on AP exams and other final projects. You will get some sense of these activities as you peruse Oak and Ivy or the latest WHEN newsletter. Our students are usually committed to multiple activities and learn to manage complicated schedules and meet deadlines that can come fast and furiously. In keeping with the theme of this issue of Oak and Ivy , I would like to share news sent to me by Nicole Nolan, who teaches Upper School history and is taking on the role of Director of the Global Scholars Program. After last year’s Upper School Symposium on the global refugee crisis, I asked her to build a connection with Interfaith Rise, a refugee resettlement organization located in nearby Highland Park. Recently, she and several students attended a luncheon to celebrate our first year’s work with refugee families, which has centered around tutoring. Put another way, our students have become teachers. Here is an excerpt of the report she emailed me from the event:

Yesterday, 12 of our tutors (we have 15 total, 3 had AP exams) went to be honored and have lunch and a learning/reflection time at IRISE. We first attended their monthly meeting, which I think was really good for the kids to see - the agenda, the various individuals who attend, needs and laws that are covered etc. It was a packed house!!! Wendy Jager, the ELL Director, introduced all of the students individually and had feedback from the families. Some of the feedback was : -My daughter used to have anxiety about school, she no longer feels that way and is confident about going . -The tutoring days are some of the happiest afternoons in the house, the children are so excited to have their “friends” come . -I cannot explain the American way of learning to my children, having the students come is a great help for my children that I cannot provide . -My daughter feels like she has friends here now, her tutors are her friends . Wendy went on to say that the social/emotional support that our students have provided the families is far more important than the academics and is immeasurable! I was so proud, I nearly cried! Each student was given a certificate, and it was signed in the language of the family that they tutor saying “Thank You!” This has been such a success, but it is really all because our students are dedicated, reliable, responsible, and they truly care.

Working at W+H is always exciting. We are grateful to have the flexibility to pursue meaningful learning experiences beyond our classroom walls. It’s no wonder that a fair number of our students choose to pursue careers in education, at every level from preschool through college education. You will meet some of them in this publication. One of the fundamental tenets of our core value of community is the ethical obligation to care for the success and happiness of others, and educators do that all the time. I hope you enjoy catching up on W+H developments through this magazine and will remain in touch with us, wherever your career and your life take you.

With warm regards,

Andy Webster Head of School 2|Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 A Letter from Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81, Alumni Association President

Dear Friends, I'd like to begin by congratulating the Class of 2018 and welcoming our newest graduates into our Alumni Association. I am thrilled to report that the Wardlaw+Hartridge Alumni Association has launched several initiatives that we believe will help us forge closer connections with those who graduated from Wardlaw, Hartridge and The Wardlaw-Hartridge School. Our efforts have been bolstered by the work of Katie Vetland ’02, who accepted the position of Alumni Association vice president in the fall. Katie has brought ideas and energy that have made an immediate and positive impact. The association’s mission is simple: To develop programs and host events that are meaningful and beneficial to alumni…those young and old, near and far. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve been up to: In the fall, Jessica Clarke ’12, a graduate of The George Washington University honors program and a student at Stanford Law School, launched a mentorship program. In Jessica’s words, the program is intended to “connect current juniors and seniors at W+H with young alumni who can provide important advice to students as they search for colleges and consider career options. The program is designed to be relatively informal, so that mentees feel comfortable and excited to connect with their alumni mentors.” Jessica reports that the program is off to a good start. “We are excited to report that the pilot of the W+H Alumni Mentorship Program is underway! We sent out applications in the fall and had an overwhelming response with many alumni interested in participating. I enlisted the help of two W+H student liaisons, Brittney Wilson ’18 and Ryan Petela ’19, who assisted in matching W+H juniors and seniors with their alumni mentors. This year, we have 15 mentorship pairs (30 total participants). We held a welcome reception in December at W+H as an opportunity for mentors and mentees to meet one another in person. We will continue to monitor progress over the remainder of the year, and will be sending feedback surveys at the conclusion of this year’s program.” The Winter Games, held this year on Friday, January 12, is an event that continues to gain momentum among our alumni. We have a core group of people who return religiously to play basketball. But this year we had some new players on the court. There also was a healthy alumni contingent among the spectators. And, this year, we hosted our inaugural post-game reception in the Oakwood Room. We served finger foods and soft drinks at the well- attended event. We fully intend to make this on-campus event, complete with the post-game reception, a permanent fixture on the alumni calendar. This winter we launched a new social media effort. Yes, the W+H Alumni Association has climbed on the Throwback Thursday bandwagon and is posting vintage school photographs on the alumni Facebook page. Weekly, we are posting photos that we hope will help alumni remember fondly their days at the school. We welcome photo suggestions. Prior to the school’s March 2 production of Urinetown , the W+H Alumni Association hosted a reception in the Admission Conference Room. We offered light fare and drinks for any alum who made it to campus that evening. The association picked up the cost of the tickets for alumni, too. On March 15, we held an alumni gathering at American Whiskey in New York City, an establishment owned by Kevin Hooshangi ’97. The event, hosted by Hooshangi, was simply about fellowship in a casual environment and we’re confident that everyone in attendance was glad they put it on their calendars. The event was so successful, in fact, that we planned another similar gathering. On Thursday, June 7, we hosted a Summer Kick-off Event at McLoone’s Rum Runner in Sea Bright. We have other programs and events in the conceptual stages. In particular, we are hoping to announce a new alumni element for Fall Fair 2018…stay tuned! We’re excited about what we’re doing and we look forward to 2019. We welcome any and all suggestions on how we can improve what we do. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or reach out to Katie at [email protected] .

Warm regards,

Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81 (P ’14,’16), President Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy |3 Alumni Making a Difference in Education Kemmer Anderson ’63: An educator who considers himself a teacher and a student

“You teach until your student is “freeing” style of teaching. “He let Anderson, who played soccer at better than you.” you go and write in any way.” Wardlaw and Davidson, coached at These are the words of Kemmer Anderson currently teaches poetry the all-boys prep school. “Also, my Anderson, a 1963 graduate of the part-time at McCallie. Anderson passion for justice and civil rights Wardlaw Country Day School who places great value on his years at allowed me to be faculty adviser to taught English at the McCallie McCallie. the Amnesty International Chapter.” School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, “Being in a job with colleagues An ROTC cadet at Davidson, he for 40 years. for 30 years is an anomaly in the served overseas in Korea in 1969 In education, the 72-year-old workplace.” He added, “I was and 1970. Anderson, who earned Anderson believes there is “great shepherded into an incredible Master’s degrees from the continuity.” And, he points to teaching situation.” And, he said, University of Tennessee- Wardlaw history teacher Gale “I never thought staying at the Chattanooga and St. John’s College, Hoffman and English teacher same school would mean so much; has been published in the Sewanee Jacques LeGrand as templates for it’s more than just teaching; it’s Review, Iodine Poetry Journal, his teaching style. “I modeled my families, weddings, involvement in Sojourners, Christian Century, and teaching after Wardlaw teaching community.” St. John’s Review . He has received and often go back to the influence He boasts about the students who NEH grants to study John Milton at of that era.” came through his classroom. Stanford and the University of Anderson applauded Hoffman’s “I feel like at times, I’ve been led; Arizona, Galileo in Florence, Italy, method of teaching ancient history, I gave writing assignments and they and Thucydides at Gustavus which required a lot of writing and wrote the most incredible papers, Adolphus College. allowed students to “put pieces it’s a great joy seeing great writing He is working on a collection of together.” The “intense writing” and coming from students.” He added, essays on John Milton’s influence on abstract thinking that Hoffman “…you teach until your student is Thomas Jefferson for Milton at required “set the bar for what I better than you. As a teacher, if you Monticello . He and his wife, Martha, considered good teaching,” he said. do your job well and lay out a have gardened on Wing Shadow A poet, Anderson said he also theme, your students are going to Farm for 21 years. They have carries with him the teaching style teach you.” traveled in Greece, England, Israel, of an English professor from Many of Anderson’s students and Palestine. Davidson College, where he earned remain in contact with him. Two his undergraduate degree. This of his students currently teach at professor, he said, employed a McCallie.

4|Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Alumni Making a Difference in Education by Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81 Martha Cutts ’64: A lifelong love of learning The Washington Latin Public international students to campus “In 1959, I was in 8th grade and Charter School in Washington, D.C. through ASSIST, increased my parents gave me a Smith-Corona has arranged for a portrait to be awareness of environmental issues, typewriter,” Cutts said. She said she made of Martha Cutts, who served reenergized academic technology quickly put the machine to work. as head of school from January 2008 programs school-wide, and She recalls loading a piece of onion until her retirement in June 2016. restructured and improved the arts skin paper and starting a list of the Cutts, who graduated from The program. She served at Agnes Irwin books she had read. “I still have the Hartridge School in 1964, said, from 2005 to 2007. list,” she said. And, the list — which “Ethel Cook would so appreciate From 1991 until 2005, Cutts was was housed in a flimsy notebook and what I’m doing right now; the Assistant Head and Director of then a hard-covered notebook before timing is exquisite.” Cutts, who Upper School at the National a digital copy was made 10 years noted that the school offers a Cathedral School in Washington, ago – totaled 1,604 as of press time! classical education, said, “I want to D.C. From 1984 to 1991, she was the And, the number is probably higher; hold the Virgil book that I used in Head of Upper School at the she said she grappled with whether high school” when sitting for the Greenwich Academy in Connecticut. to include books she read for classes portrait. “Ethel would be tickled And, from 1979 until 1984 was on her list. “It’s one of my most pink,” she said of the late Ethel Director of Admissions at Hamden prized possessions,” Cutts said. Cook, who taught Latin at The Hall Country Day School in Cutts is affiliated with OLLI, the Hartridge School and The Hamden, Connecticut. Teaching Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Wardlaw+Hartridge School. since 1968, her experience includes at American University and has Ethel Cook would be pleased with instruction in German and Latin. volunteered as a reader for plenty of Martha Cutts’ endeavors. Cutts, who earned her Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic As head of school at the undergraduate degree from Mount for many years. She is the 2013 Washington Latin Public Charter Holyoke College and an M.A.T. in recipient of Alumnae Association of School, Cutts led the school as it German from Yale, said teaching Mount Holyoke College Elizabeth became one of the highest was her destiny. “I loved school and Topham Kennan Award for performing charter schools in D.C. I basically knew I wanted to stay in accomplishments in the field of and earned its accreditation from school.” And, she said her love of education. AdvancEd as well as its 10-year learning was cultivated at The She is married to Steven E. Cutts, charter renewal from the DC Public Hartridge School. a history instructor at the Holton- Charter School Board. “What I’m going to tell you is Arms School. The couple has an absolutely the truth,” she said. “I adopted dog named Frannie. In “I loved school and I was born in 1946 right on first wave addition to reading, Cutts enjoys basically knew I wanted of Baby Boomers. Schools were very biking and gardening. crowded; public school in Colonia to stay in school.” was double session.” So, she Martha Cutts ‘64 explained, “my parents sent me to Cutts worked in independent Hartridge in the fifth grade; I didn’t schools for 37 years before accepting want to leave my friends, but it was the position at the Washington the single most important thing my Latin Public Charter School. parents did for me.” She noted, “I Prior to her tenure at the remember all of my teachers from Washington Latin Public Charter eight years at Hartridge and can’t School, she served as Head of School remember the name of a single at the Agnes Irwin School, a Pre-K teacher before then.” to 12 school for girls in Rosemont, Not surprisingly, Cutts is a Pennsylvania. As Head of School at voracious reader. In fact, she has Agnes Irwin, Cutts initiated a been keeping track of the books she Chinese program and brought has read.

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy |5 Alumni Making a Difference in Education Dr. Arielle Drummond ’98: FDA lead reviewer, Johns Hopkins professor gives back Arielle Drummond, Ph.D., is a lead reviewer at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration within the Division of Cardiovascular Devices. Prior to joining the FDA, she was a research and development engineer at CircuLite Inc. developing circulatory assist devices to treat adults and children who suffer from heart failure. Dr. Drummond, who graduated from Wardlaw+Hartridge in 1998, earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Applied Science and Biomedical Engineering. She received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She said that her interest in biomedical engineering “stemmed from the engaging and hands-on experiences from W+H teachers such as Mr. Gould (Bio AP).” Dr. Drummond, who modestly stated, “I wasn’t a star student, but I was definitely a hard worker,” noted, “I enjoyed the hands-on component of Mr. Gould’s class…it was so engaging.” She also had an affinity for physics and decided on a field where she could combine both disciplines. For her, biomedical engineering was the perfect fit. Dr. Drummond is also a lecturer in the Applied Biomedical Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University. She began her teaching career at Stevens Institute of Technology in 2014, where she was a professor within the Biomedical Engineering program. Dr. Drummond also speaks with young students about her profession and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). “Teaching is my form of service or giving back and serving as a role model; I believe these values/qualities were instilled in me while as a student at W+H. “My desire to serve the community comes from the opportunities I was given as a child and teenager. Without those opportunities, I wouldn’t be where I’m at now. I have a desire to give back, especially to under-represented people such as women and minorities. I think it’s important for them to see a woman who is successful in science, I hope it gives them hope and motivates them.” Dr. Drummond said she felt particular pride when a young woman who participated in a mentoring program went on to graduate from college and secure her “dream job” where she is doing “very well.” In 2015, Dr. Drummond co-authored a book titled, STEM Navigators: Pathways to Achievement in Science Technology Engineering & Math. She has received numerous honors, including the 2008 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Student Leadership, and has held leadership positions within the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). She currently serves as director of the Public Policy Special Interest Group. In her spare time, she enjoys glass projects, scrapbooking and traveling.

Dr. Sasha Slocum ‘88, Ph.D., helps students bloom and gardens grow When Dr. Sasha Slocum, Ph.D., arrived at the William J. McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains, the courtyard at the center of the school was a catchall for various pieces of equipment. Today, that same space is a garden where students grow plants, learn about science and read. The garden is a tremendous source of pride for Dr. Slocum, who has served as principal at the school since 2010. Dr. Slocum worked with the McGinn PTA to design, raise funds and build two community gardens, fruits of which are donated to the Plainfield Area YMCA Food Pantry. The work was recognized beyond the school walls. McGinn was awarded “2013 Garden of the Year” by NJ Farm to School Network, a “Kids Dig In” Grant for installation of Second Organic Vegetable Garden, Spring 2017, and, an Educational Enrichment Foundation Grant for Greenhouse, Spring 2018. Dr. Slocum noted that the garden is now supported by Union County, which supplied the school with a scale so food donated to the pantry could be weighed. (continued on next page)

6|Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Alumni Making a Difference in Education by Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81

The principal who helped the garden grow said the students enable her to thrive as an educator. She said she is constantly inspired by the children. “Children’s minds are open, creative and that inspires me. They constantly innovate and that forces us to innovate. Young students help us understand how much potential there is.” While a student at Wardlaw+Hartridge, she said she was inspired by several teachers, including Link Keur, Ethel Cook and Dr. Les Rudnyanszky. Each of the educators, she said, were passionate about the subjects they taught. After graduating from W+H, she earned a BA from Vassar in 1992, an MA, Ed.M. in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Harvard in 1994, and a Ph.D. in Politics from Brandeis University in 2006. Prior to her tenure at McGinn, she was vice principal at Plainfield High School, and a social studies teacher at Barack Obama Academy for Academic and Civic Development in Plainfield, where she was named “Teacher of the Year” for the 2008-2009 academic year. She also taught fifth grade in Framingham, Massachusetts, and fourth grade in Westfield. Dr. Slocum was selected “Elementary Principal of the Year” by Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools for 2016-2017. Dr. Slocum and her husband, David Blechinger, have three children. Her hobbies include playing tennis, traveling and “anything with my kids.”

Kayla Kluse ’11: A teacher inspired by a teacher After graduating from Wardlaw+Hartridge in 2011, Kayla Kluse of Winfield Park attended Susquehanna University, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors in 2015. Kluse, who was inducted into the Educational Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, has worked with Linden Public Schools for two years. The second grade teacher at Linden’s School No. 5 said, “I can’t imagine doing anything else.” But education wasn’t the field she expected to enter. She notes that she always “wanted to make a difference,” but she thought law might be the vocation for her. “I had always loved to argue and state my case and I was very research driven,” she said. But one teacher at Wardlaw+Hartridge thought she had the makings of a fine teacher. “I had a Spanish teacher at Wardlaw+Hartridge that insisted that I should be a teacher, despite my denying any ability to do what she, and so many others, did every day.” Kluse said Señora Kouril “completely changed the way I ever thought about being educated.” She noted that Kouril “cared for her students on a level that I had never seen before.” And, Kluse said when the time came to choose a senior project, Kouril suggested she help at the Lower School. “I didn’t expect much,” Kluse said of the project. She said she thought the project would involve filing papers and helping children with questions when the teacher was busy, but not much more. “However, I was very wrong,” she said. “The experience I had with my senior project completely changed me.” Kluse said when she was able to break down ideas so they could be understood by the children, it was a “wonderfully gratifying feeling that I “When they finally had accomplished something awesome.” Kluse said her interest in teaching young children was cemented when she participated in a service project at understand a topic or Ronald McDonald House when she was a college student. learn a new skill, the “I now have the incredible ability to help young kids understand and feeling is always the utilize their potential. Though teaching may be challenging, my kids brighten my day no matter what. When they finally understand a topic or same: exciting, learn a new skill, the feeling is always the same: exciting, gratifying and gratifying and purely purely awesome. I can’t imagine doing anything else.” awesome.” In her spare time, Kluse enjoys reading and walking her dog, Jarvis. Kayla Kluse ‘11

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy |7 Alumni Making a Difference in Education by Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81 Kaity Fielder ‘03 believes listening to children should be ‘elementary’ Kaity Fielder, a Wardlaw+Hartridge “lifer” who graduated in 2003, had an aha moment during an interview for the Kean University Professional Development Program. She recalls, “During the interview process I was asked a poignant question, ‘When did you realize you wanted to be a teacher?’ Without hesitation, I knew the exact moment. During my senior year at Wardlaw, I was given an opportunity to do an Independent Study in Mrs. Pedde’s first-grade classroom. During a math lesson, I found one of the students was having a difficult time understanding the concept and getting frustrated with herself. I spent some time working with her and trying to help to the best of my ability. “Suddenly she looked up at me and I saw her have that ‘lightbulb’ moment. I still get overwhelmed when thinking of it, because it was the moment all teachers strive for, to see their students succeed and achieve more than that student thinks they can; even at first grade. Of course, I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher, but this moment was the first time that I had the feeling of making a difference.” Fielder was accepted into the Kean program, which allowed her to get experience in a classroom setting. She was placed in the Rahway School District, where she was nominated as Intern of the Year. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Not surprisingly, she was offered a teaching position in Rahway at the Franklin Elementary School upon graduation. Fielder taught second grade for one year and spent the next eight years as a third-grade teacher. “After teaching at the younger level for so long, I decided that it was time for a change and now teach fifth grade Reading and Writing, and couldn’t be happier. Every day I come to work trying to make a difference in my “… children at this age students’ lives. Many of them don’t have the support at home that so many have a lot to say and W+H students receive, and I feel that it is my job to make sure they know we as adults need to someone believes in them and will be there to support them in every aspect,” said Fielder, whose mother Pat Fielder is the longtime W+H head librarian. listen and pay This educator says that many Wardlaw+Hartridge teachers made lasting attention.” Kaity Fielder ‘03 impressions on her, “There have been so many teachers that influenced me along the way, especially at the Lower School level. Mrs. Sheedy stands out the most in my mind and is someone I think about often in my own classroom. She was always known to be the ‘tough’ third grade teacher during my era, but that was the farthest thing from the truth. She led her classroom in such a way that the students knew the rules, knew not to break them, and if you did, you dealt with the consequences; there was no grey area. The beautiful thing about this is that we didn’t have to worry about anything, because we knew what was expected of us. I can only recall the positives of that year; earning tickets which we could save up and trade in for prizes, and of course the Multiplication Rocket competition, which I brought back in my own third grade classroom. My motto as an educator is to always set my students up for success, not failure; this stems directly from Mrs. Sheedy. ” The Rahway elementary school teacher notes that she has learned from her students as well as her teachers. “One thing that they’ve taught me is that children at this age have a lot to say and we as adults need to listen and pay attention.” Fielder married Keith D’Ambrosio in September 2016. The couple resides in Farmingdale with their boxer pup, Bailee. When not teaching, Fielder enjoys traveling with her husband. The elementary teacher plans on continuing her education and going back to school to earn a Master’s in Behavior Disorders. 8|Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Spanish Exchange Provides by Rudy Brandl ’83 Valuable Learning Experiences by Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81

Wardlaw+Hartridge and Colegio I grew much closer to so many “We don’t have as many options in Internacional Altair continued their people and met so many different our school,” she said. “I enjoyed the student exchange program and people,” Lara Jasti ’19 said. classes and the food here is better provided another wonderful cross than in our school,” said Lucia, who cultural experience for their The group also visited two art developed a bond in her exchange students this spring. museums in Madrid: Reina Sofia with Mayah Nissim ’20. “I’m sad and Museo de Prado where they because I want to live here.” Eight W+H girls, accompanied by were able to admire the work of Upper School Spanish teachers and artist such as Picasso, el Greco, Ines has been on many exchanges in chaperones Yolanda Reyes and Elisa Goya, and Velazquez. the US and England, but she ranks Segal , traveled to Madrid during her experience with W+H and Jaden spring break in late March. “I had an amazing experience on Dugenio ’19 as the best. this trip,” Judy Minnium ’20 said. “It’s very important to open the “I would totally do it again.” “They’re an amazing family,” Ines classroom beyond the walls of our As the W+H girls traveled back to said. “I felt like another sister there school,” Sra. Reyes said. “It opens the states with their exchanges, and they treated me like another their minds and they can see the they were excited to introduce their daughter. Without a doubt this was world and a different way of living. families and show them around my favorite exchange program.” The students are able to practice the their home towns. The Spanish girls skills they learn in the classroom.” stayed with their host families for The exchange ended with a pot luck the weekend then left for dinner held in the AP Room. The W+H students stayed with host Washington, D.C. After the trip, the Parents brought a variety of food families, attended classes at Colegio exchange students came back and and desserts. The night included Internacional Altair in Madrid and spent their remaining days dancing and multiple speeches by bonded with their new Spanish attending classes at W+H and in W+H and Altair Colegio students. friends. They also took the New York City visiting museums. On the final day, both groups of opportunity to enjoy sightseeing in students shared their final goodbyes places such as Cordoba, Sevilla, “This school is really cool,” said with tears and laughter, bringing Segovia, Avila, and Toledo. They Karen, who enjoyed her exchange the overall exchange trip to an end. visited El Alcazar castle and the with Olivia Tobey ’19. “I like Roman aqueduct in Segovia, walked changing classes and going to “This exchange has been a through a walled city in Avila and different places. At our school, we wonderful experience and this year enjoyed a fabulous tour of Sevilla on always stay in the same room and really strengthened the relationship a horse carriage. Some of the host we see the same people all day.” between the sister schools,” Sra. families took their homestay Reyes said. “The relationships students to a soccer match and Karen also enjoyed the opportunity continue beyond the exchange sightseeing around Madrid. to explore art and technology at program because we’ve created W+H. lifelong friendships.” “I have never experienced anything like this. I enjoyed my trip so much, Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy |9 W+H Hosts INDIE Film Festival in New PAC

Wardlaw+Hartridge was proud and excited to host the Awards were presented to the students in the following fifth annual INDIE Film Festival in the new Berry categories: Performing Arts Center for the first time on March 10. Student filmmakers walked the red carpet and posed Best Narrative: Typewriter – Hanson Gao ’18 and for pictures in an Oscar night atmosphere before the Aanandi Murlidharan ’19 screening of the films . Best Non-narrative: Remembering Love – Kaeli This year’s judging panel included alumni Lamar David Montague ’19 and Jordan Borst-Ortiz ’19 Mackson ’87 and Astitva Soni ’16, along with Andrew Harrison and Peter Hoopes. Best Editing: Rose-Mory – Wilson Huang ’20

The global theme of this year’s festival was Best Cinematography: Distant Close – Jillian Sun ’20 “PROXIMITY.” Students were asked to consider the following: What is your project examining either Best Directing: Polaroid – Emilia Tobey ’21 underneath its surface, or overtly? How close is your film to the issue you are highlighting? Are you Best Commercial (Open to fifth graders) – Jasteij commenting on how your global issue relates to a Sappal ’25 and Jacob Morrell ’25 specific time, place, or location in history, literature, socio and/or political culture? Our thanks to The Wardlaw+Hartridge Parents’ Association for sponsoring the event.

10 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Poet Laureate Shares Wisdom with Wardlaw+Hartridge Students by Rudy Brandl ’83

Tracy K. Smith, the current U.S. Poet Laureate and Director of the Creative Writing Department at Princeton University, spent a day at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School reading to and meeting with students on April 4.

At the Berry Performing Arts Center, Ms. Smith read poems from her Pulitzer Prize winning Life on Mars , as well as new poems from her collection published this week, Wade in the Water . Poems such as “Sci-Fi,” “The Universe as Primal Scream,” and “Wade in the Water” challenged the audience to think about being human in an incomprehensible universe, full of paradox. She also read poems from her current project involving the American South and the inescapable visual vestiges of slavery and institutional racism. To help provide insight into a poem’s imagery, sound and form, Ms. Smith shared her inspiration behind particular poems. Students asked Ms. Smith questions at the end of her reading.

A small group discussion with Upper School students followed in the Center for Global Learning where students engaged in a Q and A with Ms. Smith, read original work inspired by Life on Mars , and had their books signed. AP Language and Composition juniors read Tracy K. Smith’s Life on Mars last trimester and were familiar with her work. It was a joy- filled day of poetry.

“The students here are so poised and deeply thoughtful,” Ms. Smith said. “Their questions were unique and I was moved by the writing they have done in response to the poems.”

“I will always remember that love connects to everything, and that it is what you will meet at the end . The feeling will be so nurturing, that you will not want to leave it again,” Kynise Dixon ’21 said. “I learned that it is okay to write outside of your comfort zone and use other pieces of writing to help form an idea of the type of writer you can become. ”

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 11 What’s Happening at Wardlaw+Hartridge Upper School Students Inducted into Language Honor Societies The Wardlaw+Hartridge School held its annual World Language Honor Societies induction ceremony on May 2 in the Oakwood Room. Twenty-four Upper School students were inducted into three honor societies - Chinese, Latin and Spanish. Esther Faus, World Language Department Chair, delivered the welcome, which was followed by the Introduction to the Honor Societies, Candle Ceremony and Honor Society Oaths. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Chinese – Hrithik Bawa ’19, Dev Dasondi ’19, Stanislav DeLaurentiis ’19, Dazlyn Erachshaw ’19, Victoria Georgiou ’19 and Soorya Srinivas ’18. Latin – Thomas Borner du Cane ’18, Zachary Brown ’20, Gabriel Dizon ’20, Sarah Ivanov ’20, Harshdeep Komal ’20, Mayah Nissim ’20, Elizabeth Ostrowski ’20, Julia Rothar ’20 and John J. Stueck ’19. Spanish – Brianna Chambers ’20, Logan D’Amore ’20, Jaden Dugenio ’19, Camila Fang ’20, Sydney Johnson ’20, Ayush Menon ’19, Sahil Mulji ’20, Neha Sharma ’20 and Aliya Zaidi ’20. All inductees received certificates and graduating seniors were presented with honor cords. Parents, faculty and staff members and friends enjoyed lunch in the new AP Room alcove following the event.

Middle School Robotics Club Excels in Competition On Saturday May 12, the Middle School Robotics Club and Upper School Robotics Team, accompanied by Middle School science teacher Mrs. Noreen Jafri, participated in the Botball Tournament in Rahway. Although this is the sixth year that our Middle School competed, it was the first year for Upper School. During the year, teams built autonomous robots using Lego components and metal parts. New team members learned how to code in C language, while returning members took their code to a higher level with variables, functions and Boolean logic. “The tournament was a lot of fun! I feel that every year that I participate in the robotics journey, I grow as a captain, a leader, and a programmer. A lot of valuable lessons were learned, like time management, communication, and ways to solve problems,” Shiv Tickoo ’22 said. In the weeks prior to the tournament, teams collaborated on documentation detailing their project plan, mechanical design, code analysis and lessons learned. Both teams earned perfect scores on these documents. During the tournament, teams contended in seeding rounds then double elimination challenges against 23 teams. “The competition is really enjoyable and a great bonding experience. This year, we did really well, scoring over 20 points each round,” Faizah Naqvi ’22 said. After a long day of head-to-head challenges, our team’s dedication and cooperation paid off. The W+H Middle School team placed a respectable eighth place and the Upper School team placed 12th, a good start for a first-time team! Middle School team members: Faizah Naqvi ’22 and Shiv Tickoo ’22 (captains), Robin Zhong ’22, Nate Valcourt ’22, Feisal Kiiru ’22, Naischa Puri ’23, David Ezra Flatau-Jones ’23, Andrew Kojima ’24, Charlie Silver ’24, Naomi Valcourt ’24, Joanne Ding ’24, Kayla Martel ’24. Upper School team members: Mark Zhang ’21 and John Papetti III ’21 (captains), Steven Li ’20, Mike He ’19, George Zhong ’21, Rihan Sajid ’21, Alex Caiola ’21, Armaan Kapoor ’20 .

12 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 What’s Happening at Wardlaw+Hartridge by Rudy Brandl ’83 Lower School Students Lead Earth Day Celebration The Wardlaw+Hartridge community celebrated Earth Day on April 20. Earth Day is a day to show appreciation for our planet, but our Lower School continues to lead a daily effort to green, more sustainable living. In addition to planting a garden with vegetables and flowers, Lower School students have composted leftovers. As part of the school’s awareness of the importance of living in harmony with the environment, most classrooms have green plants. An important change that W+H made was to use only reusable plates, cups, and silverware. In each classroom there are separate trash and recycling bins. Now, everyone brings their water bottles in an effort to eliminate plastic bottles. In addition to that, new fountains were installed to keep track of the number of bottles saved. Several years ago, solar panels were installed to reduce the kilowatt hours used by the school. This year’s Earth Day event began with an assembly in Plumeri Gym, including Kindergarten songs, a second grade tree presentation in Spanish and fourth grade tree trivia. The students then enjoyed a screening of The Lorax in the Berry Performing Arts Center. Other class activities included a nature walk, Earth Day poetry and planting in the garden. The second graders led a Tree Grounding Meditation in the garden area, while others planted and watered.

Middle, Upper School Students Support Walkout Wardlaw+Hartridge Upper and Middle School students showed their solidarity and support for the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting by participating in the National School Walkout on March 14. Students wore orange to symbolize solidarity and 17 Upper School students carried banners commemorating the victims of the tragedy. The students remained silent for more than 17 minutes, beginning with a march of Upper School students from the AP Room to the front driveway in front of the Lower School, where they were joined by teachers, administrators and Middle School students. “It’s important that students, teachers, and administrators stand in unity on the issue of safety. It’s the best and most impactful way of honoring those who have died as a result of violence,” Student Council president CJ Stueck ’18 said. “Education is a human right, and knowing that such an invaluable thing’s safety is being compromised is disturbing to any student. I also participated because it is so important to not forget the lives that were lost, and that we, as a student body, need to honor their lives and also demand change,” Anna Razvi ’21 added.

Left: Rohan Arvindh ’18, Tiffany Le ’18 , Cathy Bi ’18 , CJ Stueck ’18 , Soorya Srinivas ’18 and Stan DeLaurentiis ’19 hold banners in remembrance of the victims. Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 13 Wardlaw+Hartridge Student Achievements Wardlaw+Hartridge earned recognition from Montclair State University’s Theatre Night Awards and received two nominations for Epic Proportions, the 2017 fall play . Congratulations to Steven Bessette ’18 , pictured right with Thomas Borner du Cane ’18 for his nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy. Epic Proportions also was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design, a fitting tribute to the first play staged in the new Berry Performing Arts Center.

Camila Fang ’20 felt a wide successful audition at Westminster Conservatory in range of emotions during her Princeton, Camila earned the invitation to play at solo cello concert at Carnegie Carnegie Hall. Hall in May. There was a “When I arrived at Carnegie Hall, I was so excited,” huge sense of pride and Camila said. “I felt like the hours I spend practicing excitement, some nerves and every week were finally creating something tangible for a wonderful feeling of me to display my skills. ” accomplishment as the After a brief period of nervousness, Camila collected talented W+H sophomore herself and acknowledged the audience, sitting in front completed her piece along of a massive grand piano that took up half the stage. with other winners of the “By the time I was through my first few bars, my Annual Golden Key Music nerves were practically gone and I was enjoying the Festival Competition. acoustics of the room and the people whose emotions I The Golden Key Music Festivals are designed to was able to control with a stroke of my bow,” she said. educate and inspire student musicians, and to help Camila chose the Bach piece because Dr. Lee them unlock their musical potential. Now held annually recommended it as a more romantic composition instead in New York and Vienna and sporadically in locations of the many baroque pieces she had been playing. such as Barcelona, Paris and Jakarta, the festivals and Camila enjoyed Air in G because “it struck me as the associated competitions provide opportunities to meet most emotional, and I also knew it as an iconic cello and hear other dedicated young musicians, to see and piece that I thought would be beneficial to add to my experience the music capitals of the world, and, together repertoire. ” with world-renowned guest artists, perform on some of “I have learned so much from this competition and the most prestigious international stages. this piece,” she said. “While a large part of music Camila performed Johann Sebastian Bach’s Air in G , performance is getting the notes and rhythm right, the same piece she played at the annual W+H Spring adding emotion and dynamics elevates it to a whole Music Recital at the Berry Performing Arts Center in new level. I hope to participate in this competition April. After many months of hard work at the Mason again next year, among others .” Gross School of Arts at Rutgers University under the watchful eye of renowned cellist Dr. Hyogin Lee and a 14 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Wardlaw+Hartridge Student Achievements by Rudy Brandl ’83 Stanislav DeLaurentiis ’19 won the second-place award at The 13th Chinese Bridge Speech Contest for U.S. high school students on March 31 at the Confucius Institute at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Contestants were divided into three groups: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stan was placed in the Advanced Division with a group of competitors who spoke fluent Chinese. Some of his opponents had experience visiting China and one had visited there three times, while another completed an internship in China. Other competitors started learning Chinese as early as 4 years old, and two went to a Chinese immersion school. All finalists were required to recite a speech between 2-3 minutes and be prepared to answer 3-5 questions afterward. Stanislav also played a saxophone solo as a performance piece. “This competition was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It allowed me to be surrounded with people who share my love for learning the Chinese language and its culture. Furthermore, my performance in the competition is less a recognition of me as an individual, and is rather a testament to the excellence of the Wardlaw+Hartridge Chinese program,” Stanislav said. “Stan did an amazing job presenting the interesting material and demonstrating his true passion for the language and culture. He was excellent in all three stages: speech, Q&A, and talent show,” said Ms. Hua Liu, the W+H Mandarin teacher who accompanied Stan and his family at the event. W+H presented Stanislav with a $100 scholarship award and a certificate in recognition of this accomplishment.

Jillian Dugenio ’23 continued her reign as the best in her weight class by capturing her third consecutive state wrestling championship at Union High School in February. Jillian defeated two opponents in the 114-pound division in a round-robin format to win the title. She shut out a tough competitor who had recorded a pin in the opening bout with a 5-0 decision and clinched the crown with a 44-second pin over the second opponent. “I’m so happy that my hard work paid off and that, even though I’ve had a few setbacks this season, I was able to get back up and regain my confidence. I’m so thankful for all the support from friends, family and teachers.” Jillian said. Jillian has been wrestling for more than six years, starting in a recreation program but eventually joining wrestling clubs to step up her game. “I absolutely love wrestling,” said Jillian, who recently was featured on the Megyn Kelly Show as part of the Wrestle Like a Girl campaign. “My key to success has always been put 150% effort and never give up until the very end of the last period. I always go into a match with complete confidence in myself, and I come out of a match with my head held high and congratulate my opponent even if I lose.” Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 15 Commencement 2018

Class of 2018 Matriculation List Emanuel Arriaza Jacksonville University Shaun Martinez Florida Gulf Coast University Rohan Arvindh Rutgers University Business School Kevin Nader New York University, Shanghai Danielle Bacalhau Loyola University Maryland Sanjana Nalla Thomas Jefferson University Steven Bessette Rider University Mrunali Patel Rutgers University Kexin Bi Purdue University Shivam Patel Rutgers University Thomas Borner du Cane Loyola University Maryland Raj Raval Rutgers University Business School Lauryn Buencamino Seton Hall University College of Nursing Mia Reyes Haverford College Aaliah Burney Towson University, Honors College John Sartor Fairfield University Suraj Chandran University of Pennsylvania Gursimran Singh The George Washington University Ovidio Chavez New Jersey Institute of Technology Haochen Song University of Michigan Audrey Cheng Northeastern University Soorya Srinivas New York University Shen Gao Boston University Stern School of Business Priya Golding Juniata College Claire Stout New College of Florida Austin Guo Post Graduate Year Clifford Stueck Pennsylvania State University, Jennifer Guo Cornell University SC Johnson Schreyer Honors College College of Business Stephanie Trejo Middlesex County College Fangyu He University of California, San Diego Audrey Vu Saint Joseph’s University, Honors Program Shreyas Heragu Rutgers University School of Engineering Shalon Wallace George Mason University Sarah Imtiaz University of Health Sciences, Pakistan Lehan Wang University of California, San Diego Abhishek Kakar Stevens Institute of Technology Brittney Wilson University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jasjeet Kandola Rutgers University Beibei Xiao New York University Amanjot Kaur Fairleigh Dickinson University Guohui Yang Mount Holyoke College Lauren Kisare Amherst College Rishi Yasa Stevens Institute of Technology Tiffany Le University of Michigan Hannah Yates University of California, Los Angeles Sana Mansuri Rutgers University’s Ernest Mario Jason Yin Johns Hopkins University School of Pharmacy Shu Yu University of Pennsylvania Eduardo Martinez Carnegie Mellon University

16 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Commencement 2018

Graduation

Off to College

Prom

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 17 2018 W+H Senior Awards

W-H Pin Alumni Association Award Parents’ Association Award The Headmaster’s Cup Upper School Head’s Award Hannah Yates Suraj Chandran Tiffany Le Audrey Vu Cathy Bi

W-H Pin Confucius Award The Lewis B. Timberlake Award While Maintaining Own Academic Level, For Excellence in the Study of Chinese For Contributions to Publications Has Exhibited Loyalty, Generosity, Language and Culture Tiffany Le , Soorya Srinivas Dedication and Helpfulness Eduardo Martinez To Promote the Spirit and The Photography Award Philosophy of the School The Ethel Cook Classics Prize For Skill, Creativity and Productivity Hannah Yates For Excellence and Interest in Classics In the Photographic Arts Jason Yin Audrey Vu , Hannah Yates The Alumni Association Award For High Academic Achievement and The Gabriel Garcia Marquez Award The Frank Pallone Deserving Student Award Outstanding Participation in School Life For Excellence in the Study of the Demonstrated Outstanding and Invaluable Suraj Chandran Spanish Language Service to the Community Danielle Bacalhau Cathy Bi The Parents’ Association Award For Significant Contributions to the The Arthur Swenson, III Memorial Prize The National School Choral Award Extracurricular Life of the School For Outstanding Achievement and For Interest, Achievement and Tiffany Le Interest in Economics Contributions to the Benjamin Song Vocal Music Program The Stevenson Award Clifford Stueck For Highest Academic Achievement The Wardlaw+Hartridge In the Class Scholar-Athlete Award The John Philip Sousa Band Award Suraj Chandran For Excellence in Athletics and Academics For Interest, Achievement and Suraj Chandran Leadership in the Band The Headmaster’s Cup Suraj Chandran For Demonstrating Leadership and The Wardlaw+Hartridge Dedication to the Life of the School Scholar-Athlete Award The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Audrey Vu For Excellence in Athletics and Academics For Interest, Achievement and Leadership Hannah Yates In the Jazz Band The Upper School Head’s Award Shreyas Heragu For Personal Growth, Dedication and The Robert B. Vietor Award Generosity of Spirit For Outstanding Commitment, Dedication The Elizabeth O. Horne Award In Service to the School Community And Loyalty to the Athletic Program For Excellence in the Cathy Bi Emanuel Arriaza Dramatic Arts Steven Bessette The Hartridge Class of 1953 Prize The Chambliss Trophy For Excellence in the Study of English To the Most Outstanding Male Athlete The Patricia West Art Prize Suraj Chandran Shalon Wallace For Excellence and Pleasure in Art The Hawley-Katrausky Mathematics Prize The Wigton Cup Emily Yu For Interest and Excellence in Mathematics To the Most Outstanding Female Athlete Suraj Chandran Brittney Wilson The Charles H. Detwiller, Jr. Award For Involvement and Achievement Mary B. Wells Prize The Technology Award In the Arts For Accomplishment and Excellence For Outstanding Dedication and Hannah Yates In the Study of History Contributions to the Life of the School Hannah Yates Audrey Cheng Orpheus Prize for Music For Performance Excellence and The Elaine W. Bart Science Award The Rhona Eserner Award Service to the School in Music For Outstanding Performance in Science For Excellence in Computer Science Priya Golding Suraj Chandran Clifford Stueck

18 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Middle School Stepping Up

Lower School Moving Up

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 19 W+H Students Embrace Service Opportunities Plainfield Mayor Mapp Visits W+H Global Scholars On Tuesday, January 30, select students from the Students were prepared with follow-up questions for Wardlaw+Hartridge Global Scholars Program met with Mayor Mapp, who is the father of alumna Ayisha Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp and members of his staff Mapp ’06 . to embark upon what the students and Nicole Nolan, Director of Service Learning, have been calling “Project Questions included: Plainfield.” “Would you prefer local businesses or chains to establish The goal of this Global Scholar initiative is to research, themselves in Plainfield?” “Do you feel educational identify, and establish long term service initiatives interventions would be more beneficial at the between the students of W+H and the city of Plainfield, elementary or high school levels?” – Ryan Brace ’20 the original home of The Wardlaw, Hartridge and Wardlaw+Hartridge schools. Mayor Mapp began by “Are there financial barriers to students participating in giving the students an in-depth overview of the history extra-curricular activities?” “What access do the of Plainfield, its diverse cultural and socio-economic students have to arts education in the schools?” demographics, and some of the many social issues the – Camila Fang ’20 city has addressed in recent years.

20 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 W+H Students Embrace Service Opportunities The mayor and his staff patiently discussed issues and Tasks assigned to the School Programs Force include ideas with the students, and answered questions for 90 coming up with a plan for peer tutoring, developing minutes. The students gathered again to discuss next after school programs such as art, reading and athletics, steps, including further research and brainstorming to and brainstorm about meaningful ways to connect with implement these initiatives. high school students.

“The meeting today was especially inspiring and The second task force will tackle community connection. informative,” said Stanislav DeLaurentiis, a junior from This involves being a presence at street fairs and Plainfield. “Meeting with Mayor Mapp truly helped me festivals where W+H students will provide services such give a more informed perspective on the issues affecting as resumé support and translation help with resumé my town, and it gave me multiple ideas as to ways our building and voter registration. This task force also will school, Wardlaw+Hartridge, can help be a part of the seek to connect with a senior center, beginning with a Mayor’s numerous initiatives.” cabaret in June. Members of this task force include Kelton Estabrook ’19, Ryan Brace ’20, Isaiah Singh ’19, W+H students continued Project Plainfield with two Pooja Nandhyala ’19, Sohum Thakker ’20, Kenneth meetings that included assignment to task forces. Shen ’20, Victoria Georgiou ’19 and Adisa Morgan ’19. Mrs. Nolan reminded the students that they should be involved in all areas of the project regardless of their Work assigned to the Community Connection Task task force. Force included researching and identify upcoming community events and find out how W+H can be a part The first task force is called School Programs, which of them. After obtaining permission, the group will includes after school programming and peer tutoring at identify goals and have students participate in elementary schools in Plainfield and connecting with supporting a presence at these events. Plainfield High School about ideas, events and initiatives. Members include Stan DeLaurentiis ’19, Matangi “We need to keep momentum going,” Mrs. Nolan said. Melpakkam ’19, Camila Fang ’20, Dazlyn Erachshaw ’19, “The goal is to get things in place over the summer to Judy Minnium ’20, Kelly Lawrence ’19, Yash Pandey ’20, hit the ground running in September.” Gurleen Sindhar ’20 and Edward Zhang ’19.

Senior Class Cleans the Beach The Class of 2018 participated in the annual Senior Class Community Service Day at Union Beach on May 23. The weather was beautiful and while the experience was fun and relaxing, it was also very productive. The students truly appreciated spending time cleaning the beach and bonding. Anthony Cavallo, Union Beach Councilman, spent most of the morning with the students and chaperones, walking the beach and talking about the history of the town. It was very interesting and informative. Dawn Francavilla, Director of Student Life and Senior Class Dean called it “the best class community service event I have been on in many years.” Pictured, from left: Kevin Nader ’18, Ovidio Chavez ’18, Dawn Francavilla, Thomas Borner du Cane ’18, Rishi Yasa ’18, Raj Raval ’18, Shivam Patel ’18, Mrs. Gale Goldman and Rohan Arvindh ’18.

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 21 Community Celebrates Cultures at IFFN

Wardlaw+Hartridge held another successful the student-led performances, W+H moms from the International Family Fun Night and celebrated the international community staged a Qipao show many cultures represented in its diverse community on exhibiting traditional dresses and hand fans. There a wonderful evening with entertainment, great food and were also crafts, games and henna for the kids to enjoy. fun for the whole family. “Every performance represented a different cultural Guests enjoyed an international buffet while watching group,” James Chen ’20 said. “I was delighted to share dances from different parts of the world. Many adults my own culture with the entire W+H community.” and some students also donned international attire and participated in performances to enhance the spirit of The event was run by parent co-chairs Bindu Dalal, the event. Nalini Parsram and Jen Schildge and proceeds were directed to the senior class, specifically to help fund the Students from all three school divisions participated in costs of the prom. Seniors, their advisors and deans cultural dances. Among the highlights were Indian helped serve food to the many guests. dances, African dances and Irish dancing. In addition to Lunar New Year The Wardlaw+Hartridge School community was treated to a wonderful show in celebration of Lunar New Year on February 16 in the Berry Performing Arts Center.

The show, organized by Mandarin instructors Hua Liu and Alice Zhao, entertained an audience of Middle and Upper School students, faculty, staff and parents. AP Chinese and Chinese 5 Honors students Suraj Chandran ’18 , Kevin Nader ’18 , Simu Sin gh ’18, Shaun Martinez ’18 , Rishi Yasa ’18 and Eddie Martinez ’18 participated as dancers and shared the stage with all Chinese language students and international students. (continued on page 23)

22 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 (Lunar Near Year continued from page 22)

Highlights of the performance included a Dragon Dance, Red Ribbon Dance, Drum Solo, Fan Dance, Chopsticks Dance, Umbrella Dance and a dynamic duet featuring Jessie Ni dancing and Mandy Fan playing the guzheng. All students joined in the opening Happy New Year song and the event concluded with a group dance called The Coolest National Wind .

Edison Township Mayor Tom Lankey, a 1978 alumnus of the school, offered brief remarks and announced the first round of lucky raffle winners. Dr. Bob Bowman, Upper School Head, and Dr. Corinna Crafton, Middle School Head, announced the other prize winners.

“It was amazing to see our culture embraced by the entire school, not just international students,” Alex Yan ’19 said.

“I was so happy to see everyone enjoying the celebration and having a good time,” said Simu Singh ’18, the Master of Ceremonies. “It really made all the hard work put in by the teachers and students worth it.” Students Celebrate World Language Day The Wardlaw+Hartridge School community celebrated Lower, Middle and Upper School students created World Language Day on April 5. The lobby of the new presentations addressing this year’s theme of Berry Performing Arts Center was transformed into architecture. Lower School students made oral a museum with students in all three divisions presentations in Spanish, while Middle and Upper participating as presenters and visitors throughout School language students displayed projects the day. representing various landmarks around the world. Upper School Mandarin students created a video showcasing the Forbidden City.

Fourth graders shared facts about Spanish speaking countries on World Language Day. From left, front row: Pratham Gandhi, Julian Martinez and Debra Adetola. Back row: Aryan Nair, Eesha Gadde, Sophia Fontaine and Charlotte Seventh graders Annie Gu and Kapriana Payami share their Szczubelek. World Language Day presentation. Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 23 News from W+H Athletics Wardlaw+Hartridge Introduces Logan D’Amore ’20 Captures New Boys’ Head Soccer Coach Double Gold in GMC Meet Jason Montesinos, the newly Logan D’Amore appointed head coach of the ’20 wasn’t going to be boys’ soccer program at The satisfied with one Wardlaw+Hartridge School in gold medal this time. Edison, met with players in the The Wardlaw+ Oakwood Room on February 7. Hartridge sophomore Montesinos brings many years became the first of coaching experience and is swimmer in school excited to take on the challenge history to win of building a winning culture multiple gold medals with the Rams. at the Greater “I am honored to take over as Middlesex Conference head coach of the Wardlaw+Hartridge boys’ soccer Championships when team,” Montesinos said. “My goal is to deliver an he posted an enjoyable experience for everyone involved in the impressive double at program. In order to become a successful program, a Raritan Bay YMCA foundation of consistency, trust, and respect must be on January 26. established. I want each player who goes through Logan captured first place in the 200-meter freestyle W+H’s soccer program to inherit memories and (1:43.18) and 500-meter freestyle (4:43.05). Last year lessons that will last a lifetime.” as a freshman, he won the GMC title in the 500 but Montesinos has served as Coaching Director and fell just short in second place in the 200. This time, he head coach of Valencia Soccer Academy since 2012. took a more aggressive approach to the 200 and rolled He’s also worked as Coaching Director of the Colonia to victory. Youth Soccer Association and JV coach and Technical “I lost because I didn’t go out fast enough last year Trainer for St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen so I wanted to go out faster and see what I had left,” since 2015. Logan said. “It’s rough to go out sprinting and I was “We consider ourselves fortunate to add Jason hurting at the end, but I got through it.” Montesinos to our coaching staff,” W+H athletic After 30 minutes of rest and lots of water, Logan director Karl Miran said. “We have been impressed by returned to the pool and defended his GMC title in his commitment to building a positive team culture the 500. and developing the skills of all Ram boys’ soccer “I just wanted to win the two races, especially the players. His definition of a successful soccer program 500 because I want to defend that four years running,” is in tune with the mission of Wardlaw+Hartridge.” he said. Montesinos describes his coaching philosophy as Logan topped Nathan Borges of Piscataway by more concentrated around a team first mentality in which than five seconds in the 200 and better than four the top priority is to become “the best version of seconds in the 500. Logan won the two most lopsided ourselves on and off the pitch.” He emphasizes races of the meet to become one of only four swimmers execution of specific tasks, attention to detail, hard to earn double gold. He’s on the brink of the W+H work, accountability and respect. record in the 200 and already owns the school record “My goal for the team and program is to create a in the 500. culture of growth, development, and positivity. Each “I like distance better because you have more control day is a new opportunity to become a better version of over what you can do,” Logan said. “You can push ourselves. We must challenge our students to become the first half and then it’s all pretty much mental confident and effective leaders. They must take after that.” ownership and pride in the development of the Logan overcame a month-long stretch of illness and program. This is possible through consistency and injury at the end of the season and made a strong respect in communication between coaches, players, showing at the nationals in March. and athletic personnel,” Montesinos said.

24 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 News from W+H Athletics by Rudy Brandl ’83 Mia Reyes ’18 Signs National Letter of Intent Wardlaw+Hartridge soccer standout Mia Reyes ’18 made it official: she will continue her soccer career at Haverford College next year. Mia signed her official national letter of intent at a press conference with family, friends and coaches in attendance on February 14. Mia, who will graduate with 30 goals and a W+H record 59 assists, is excited for the next part of her journey. “I’m so excited, especially because this solidifies that I’m going to be playing soccer for the next four years,” said Mia, who also represented her school at the National Women in Sports Day at Seton Hall University in February. “I’m proud that I’ve made it this far. I’m really looking forward to continuing my athletic career.” Mia has been a four-year fixture in the midfield for the Rams and is confident she’ll fit nicely into Haverford’s quick passing combination style. She feels fortunate to have found a school similar to her Wardlaw+Hartridge home. “I was really looking for a school that puts an emphasis on academics and athletics,” she said. “Like Wardlaw+Hartridge, I wanted a community-based family and campus.” Mia was joined by W+H head coach Mike Romeo, her father Vladimir Reyes, brother Max Walker, mother Ingrid Valentin and W+H athletic director Karl Miran. “Mia has really shaped what our team is all about,” Coach Romeo said. “She has brought so much intensity and focus to our team. She has set a standard that will definitely help us going forward. She’s like our logo and she’s been the face of our team.” Mia expressed her gratitude for the many wonderful opportunities and experiences she enjoyed at Wardlaw+Hartridge. “Everyone here really supported me in everything that I did, whether it be in my academics or athletics. My teachers and coaches really pushed me to try my hardest and be my best in the classroom and on the field. They really guided me through my whole high school journey so I owe a lot to them,” Mia said .

Varsity Co-ed Golf Team Captures Third Straight Division Title Sydney Kuo ’20, Mia Sutton ’19 excel in tournament play Victories over Metuchen on consecutive days in early May powered the Rams (11-1) to the title. Sydney Kuo ’20, Mia Sutton ’19 and Logan D’Amore ’20 posted the lowest scores to propel W+H in the victories over their division rivals. Sydney spent the entire season ranked among the top 10 female golfers in New Jersey. Sydney and Mia earned individual accolades by finishing 1-2 in the Greater Middlesex Conference Championships at Concordia Golf Club on May 10. Sydney fired a one-over par round of 37 and Mia was just two strokes back with a solid score of 39. The dynamic duo also placed 3-4 in the State Prep Championships at Blair Academy. Sydney finished third in match of cards with a round of 38, while Mia placed fourth at 40. Sydney led entering the final hole but her opponent from Blair made a birdie to take the title. Other contributors on Coach Jim Howard’s co-ed team included Steven Bessette ’18, Eric Wang ’19 and William Rehwinkel ’19.

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 25 Booster Club Hosts Winter Games

This year’s annual Winter Games included many of the The evening concluded with a dramatic triple overtime usual festivities and athletic contests, but featured a new Alumni Basketball Game. Luke Burroughs ’99, a recent twist: an Upper School competition for a dress down day. inductee into the W+H Athletic Hall of Fame, banked in a reverse rebound shot at the buzzer to lift the Green The Class of 2019, this year’s juniors, won the top prize. Team to a 53-51 triumph over the White. Burroughs The winning class was announced during the afternoon finished with 11 points for the winners, who were led by pep rally, which included team reports from all the Greg Morgan’s six 3-pointers and 20 points. winter team captains, performances by the cheer teams, plus snowman building and pie-eating contests between Mario DeSantis ’01 and Mike Clay ’08 each scored nine the Upper School classes. The creation of a team banner points for the winning Green Team, while Julian was the other component in the competition. Hernandez-Webster ’15 and John Pohopin ’15 added two apiece. Rudy Brandl ’83, Director of Communications and Rambunctious, the entertaining W+H mascot, made an Publications, coached the Green Team. exciting return to lead the fans. The W+H girls and boys battled hard on the basketball court in close losses. Over Justin Davis ’13 led the White Team with 16 points, in the Raymonds Aquatic Center, the W+H swimmers while Jordan Del Sol ’12 and Mike Newman ’15 added 10 prevailed to even their record at 4-4. each. Brendan O’Brien ’16 and Max Hernandez-Webster ’13 netted four points each, Andrew Park ’17 scored three The Booster Club sold food and W+H apparel during the and Cliff O’Brien ’14 and Drew Quarles ’14 rounded out event, which also included a half-court basketball shot the scoring with two apiece. Karl Miran, Athletic game of chance. Jordan Rose ’17 swished one of his Director, coached the White Team. attempts to win a $100 gift card. Many of the alumni basketball players and fans enjoyed a reception with stadium favorites in the Oakwood Room following the Winter Games.

26 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 WHPA Spring Gala – Ignite the Night

Parents, faculty, staff and friends enjoyed the opportunity to “Ignite the Night” at the annual Parents’ Association Spring Gala, which was held April 14 at the Bridgewater Manor. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, a Super 50/50 and other raffles, along with silent and live auctions filled with amazing items and experiences. Most popular auction items included front row seats to concerts and graduation ceremonies, dinners with the Headmaster and reserved parking spaces. This year’s event also featured a Giving Tree and the Calendar Game as new fundraising endeavors. Our thanks to the Parents’ Association and Gala Committee including Jen Schildge, Kevin Kornecki, Marie DeSantis, Yesenia Montague, Alison Kornecki, Youme Sajous, Renee Niemczyk, Nalini Parsram, Kerry O'Neill, David Russell and Tamiko Evans.

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 27 Young Alumni Share Tips with W+H Students

Four graduates from the Class of 2017 environment, extracurricular activities and The alumni also at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School campus life. offered some solid participated in a panel discussion and The W+H alumni panelists agreed that advice to the answered questions about the college their high school alma mater prepared students: process and their transition from high them well for college, especially in the school on Young Alumni College Day in areas of time management, writing and “Don’t worry, you Lower Snowdon. The discussion was public speaking. W+H students are will find a school,” moderated by Susan Swenson, Director required to juggle challenging academic Manasvinee said. of College Counseling. workloads with athletics and multiple “I fell in love with This year’s panel included, from left: extracurricular activities, which prepares Maryland and it Manasvinee Mayil Vahanan (University them well for the demands of college life. wasn’t my first of Maryland), Anuva Goel (Brown “My entire writing foundation was choice.” University), Jordan Rose (Syracuse created here and I couldn’t be more University) and Andrew Park (Lehigh thankful for that because I am a writer,” “Make sure you put University). Topics of discussion included Jordan said. your best foot college essays and application stress, “This school prepared me for my forward and work hard,” Andrew said. finding the right fit in a college or scientific career through emphasizing lots “Don’t leave university, time management, feeling of hands-on experience with science, and anything in the secure and comfortable in a college that’s how I became fascinated with classroom.” biology and chemistry,” Anuva said.

Young Alumni Return to W+H for Pizza Party

28 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Alumni Events and Class Notes March Madness Guthikonda Family Visits

Alumni celebrated the return of the annual March Madness Party with an event at American Whiskey in Manhattan. Pictured, from left, back row: Collin Howard ’00, Luke Burroughs ’99, Eric Merklinger ’01 and Kevin Hooshangi ’97, the proprietor of the establishment. Three generations of the Guthikonda family visited Front row: Elizabeth Marulli-Ramos ’02, Phoebe Marulli campus in April for a tour of the STEM labs and science Restrepo ’01, Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81, Katie Vetland rooms. Pictured, from left: Padma Guthikonda, Anita ’02, Brooke Selitto ’02, Lauren Fedechena Jenkins ’01, Guthikonda, Sasha Guthikonda, Leena Guthikonda, Bill Jenkins, Matt Howard ’01, John Fedor, Ryan Kiran Guthikonda ’97 and Ravindra Guthikonda, Jacobsen ’03, Emily Wexler ’14, Cliff O’Brien ’14 and Emeritus Trustee. Victor Markman ’81. Hartridge Alumnae Tour Charles Maltzman Presentation Berry Performing Arts Center

Charles Maltzman ’91, Owner and Director of Willow Hartridge alumnae Lucinda Sandford Landreth ’65 and Lake Day Camp in Lake Hopatcong, NJ returned to the Missy VanBuren-Brown ’72 enjoyed a tour of the new W+H in January to engage Upper School students in a Berry Performing Arts Center during a visit to campus discussion about the importance of Happiness and in April. Pictured, from left: Charlie Landreth, Lucinda Design Thinking. Mr. Maltzman has always practiced Sandford Landreth ’65, Bill Jenkins (Assistant Head for what he preached and believes that happiness for Institutional Advancement), Missy VanBuren-Brown ’72 anyone – camper, student, counselor, teacher, director, and Andy Webster (Head of School). owner, or parent – is the cause and not the effect. As a Update your contact information and share your result, he pays it forward annually, returning to W+H, news with us! E-mail [email protected] or visit his alma mater, to speak to students about the whschool.org/connect importance of taking ownership for one’s choices, ideas, accomplishments, and dreams. (continued on Page 30) Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 29 Alumni Avents and Class Notes (continued) Andrew Bellisari ’06 earned his Ph.D. from Harvard Billy Nolan ’13 – You can find Billy on iTunes and University after successfully defending his dissertation streaming services like Spotify and Google Play now. He in May. Dr. Bellisari also received excellent feedback has a single called “Lock on You.” His music is listed on from his committee, including next steps for turning the these services under “Billy Nolan.” dissertation into a book manuscript. Sumeet Prasad ’13 – Since graduating a year ago, He recently shared with former W+H history teacher Sumeet been working at a company called CGI Federal, Bill Michalski: “What seemed like a distant fantasy in which does a lot of consulting work for the federal your classroom on A Deck, getting a Ph.D. in history and government. He’s currently working at the Department becoming a professor, is now real. I couldn't have done it of Justice to implement and teach users about a without your inspiration and support. Thank you.” software called Momentum that is used for federal accounting. Sumeet is enjoying his first stint in the Dr. Bellisari has accepted a new position as founding workforce and is excited for the things to come. member of history faculty at the US-sponsored and Harvard-affiliated Fulbright University in Vietnam.

Cameron Rogers ’08 completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at UC Berkeley in December, studying organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials. He was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University, where he is investigating quantum dot systems for catalysis and sensing applications.

Janissa Delzo ’12 – Janissa sold her first freelance journalism piece to Teen Vogue in March. The article Congratulations to Taylor Gerhart ’14 , who was selected covered National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: 27th overall by the E1 Pro Ballers in the ASBA pro https://www.teenvogue.com/story/myths-to-stop- softball draft on June 6. Taylor, who was graduated believing-this-eating-disorder-awareness-week. She from UNC-Pembroke on May 5 with a Bachelor of continues to work full-time at Newsweek and was also Science in Accounting and Finance, will be living the awarded a 2018 New York fellow by the Association of dream of playing professional softball! The UNC- Healthcare Journalists. Pembroke shortstop was a standout on the field and in the classroom, earning Academic All-Conference honors every semester. Vail-Deane Reunion Several Vail-Deane School alumnae met for their biannual gathering at Lou Cas in Edison. Pictured, from left, front row : Anne Nebel Bergeron ’73, Nancy Goering ’72 , Donna Balinkski Creeden ’80, Tara Floyd DiMizio ’73, Robin Bogard Mower ’76 and Susan MacWhinney Ciufo ’71. Back row: Gale Goldman (former VDS teacher and current W+H teacher), Gerda Godley ’73 and Barbara Leboff ’76. 30 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 WEDDING BELLS W+H ALUMNI PARENTS CELEBRATE WEDDING Congratulations to Amanda Loder ’07, who married Amanda Loder’s wedding provided a wonderful reunion Jeremy Tourish on May 26 at Holly Hedge Estates in for W+H alumni and their parents, including Donna New Hope, PA. The newlyweds are pictured with W+H and Bruce Forman (Matt ’07), Pam Golden and Bob alumni Matt Forman ’07 (left), Lexi Faust ’07 and Loder (Amanda ’07), Jan and Ron Starner (Josh ’03), Sydney Heiss ’07. Amanda and Jeremy met at Franklin Sarah and Alex Faust (Lexi ’07) and Katherine Heiss and Marshall and live in Boston. (Sydney ’07).

WELCOME SUMMER! Alumni representing four decades gathered at McLoone's Rum Runner in Sea Bright for the return of the Alumni Summer Kickoff. Pictured, from left, at sunset on the bay: Caroline McNamara ’14, Rudy Brandl ’83 (Director of Communications and Publications), Bill Jenkins (Assistant Head for Institutional Advancement), Dan Sobe ’99, Linda Harrison O’Brien ’81 (Alumni Association President), Katie Vetland ’02 (Alumni Association Vice President), Anand Ashar ’97, Gary Heller ’81 and Michelle Heller VDS ’83.

Mary Gonder Robinson ’70 – October 2, 2016 Betty Louise Robinson, Past Parent – July 21, 2017 In Memoriam Katrina M. Gale ’53 – August 10, 2017 Thomas J. Swales III, Alumni Parent – December 9, 2017 Lloyd Kunar, Retired Faculty Member – February 9, 2018 Anne Hall ’38 – March 6, 2018 Raymond Kovonuk, Retired Basketball Coach – April 16, 2018

Summer 2018 | Oak and Ivy | 31 Remembering James O’Halloran In Memoriam – By Rhona Eserner Department Chair. “Jim was inventive and self- Worchester , upon learning of Jim’s passing, motivated in developing handouts to aid the sent Hua Liu , our Director of China Studies, a students in understanding the reading note of condolence. Here is an excerpt from that assignments. He experimented with in-class note: “Dear James, thank you a ton for a cross- exercises that helped the students develop continental friendship; thank you for the ice critical thinking and writing skills. He cared broken visit to our school; thank you for deeply about his students.” receiving our teachers and students at W+H Beyond the classroom, Jim was totally with your heart and soul. Please rest in quietness enmeshed in many aspects of school life. He was and peace. Both the schools will continue to the Dean of Students, Summer School Principal, thrive, and to advance together, hand in hand, advisor to both the student-led Judiciary Board shoulder by shoulder. God bless us!” and our Peer Leadership program. He was a An accomplished pianist, Jim was a lover of willing counselor to those who needed support music, especially opera, a voracious reader and a writing college essays and senior speeches. wonderful cook. When a group of Shishi Tiffany Le ’18 will always be grateful that Jim students and their chaperone came to visit “was in the front of the AP Room on the day of W+H, Jim gladly hosted a dinner in his home my senior speech, guiding me silently with his for Mr. Yang and Ms. Liu, who remembers the hands and then leading the cheering for me evening very well and shared , “Jim was one of My dear friend, Jim O’Halloran , passed away afterwards. I remember stopping by his office the kindest people I’ve ever met. Whenever at home on March 2, 2018. He was 64 years old one day to share with him a short story I thought needed he would jump in to help, many times and had valiantly fought his battle with an he would enjoy - a short story that I loved going out of his way. Mr. Yang was delighted aggressive cancer for almost a year . Jim was an because it carried the same message Mr. with Jim’s home-cooked meal and his Chinese extremely bright and multi-talented person. He O’Halloran helped me express in my college art collection.” was truly a life-long learner . Jim was a dedicated essay. I want to thank Mr. O’Halloran for always Alumnus Yousaf Razvi (W+H ’14, Swarthmore teacher, mentor, student advocate, colleague, encouraging us to reach higher, farther, and College ’18) said , “ Mr. O’Halloran was a man of father and brother . greater heights. “ principles and integrity. He actively fostered He had a close relationship with his siblings “Mr. O’Halloran was caring, fair, and ethical. cordial friendships with students and his fellow but most important to Jim were his two children , He was a man of integrity. That is something I faculty members. He will be remembered mostly Julia and Daniel. Although usually a very private will always remember ,” Dev Dasondi ’18 added. by how he treated us all — in the kindest, most person, with a broad smile and a glint in his Jim believed in and supported the school’s generous way. ” blue eyes , Jim would happily discuss their mission statement “to lead and succeed in a “Mr. O’Halloran was one of the most accomplishments. He eagerly looked forward to world of global interconnections.” He was a genuinely kind and caring individuals I have spending his vacation time with them . chaperone on our first service-learning trip to ever met. He believed in every single one of us, Jim was graduated from Rutgers College, Phi Peru and on one of our Spanish exchange trips. and wanted us to put ourselves in the best Beta Kappa , in 1975, and then received a law Jim was an important participant in the group of position to succeed,” Mairead Forrest ’14 added. degree from Rutgers University School of Law in teachers and administrators that was responsible I was the Upper School Head for 10 years. 1978. He began his career as an attorney. After for W+H’s acceptance into the prestigious During almost all of this time, Jim was the Dean several years in practice, he began to teach and Confucius Classrooms Network of 100 schools of Students. He became my very close friend and it became his passion. Sylvia Ashton-Warner , a across the US. Jim also helped create the Global my trusted confidant. Jim was patient, creative, New Zealand author wrote , “Not just part of us Scholars Program, eventually serving as the friendly, a good communicator and a good becomes a teacher. It engages the whole self.” Director of Global Learning. listener. He also possessed a good sense of That was certainly true of Jim. In 2012 Jim represented W+H at the humor and was an ethical, kind person. Jim At W+H, Jim taught US History, AP Confucius Classrooms Leaders Summit in always gave me sound advice and I knew that I Government and Politics, AP Psychology, the Shanghai where he was our first school could count on his help, reassurance and senior Capstone course and several global administrator to meet Principal Tian and Director support every day . electives. Jim also served on the faculty of the Worchester Wu from our then new sister school, Jim’s love and commitment to W+H will be New Jersey Governor’s School for Public Issues. Shishi High School located in Chengdu . Jim remembered fondly. He was a school leader and “Jim was willing to share information, to try traveled to China three times. He and Mr. Wu an outstanding educator who will be greatly new approaches and take a genuine interest in spent a considerable amount of time together missed by those whose lives he touched during the academic lives of his students ,” said former and they became friends even though Jim could his decade at W+H . colleague Bill Michalski, retired History speak no Chinese .

32 | Oak and Ivy | Summer 2018 Looking Ahead to and 2018 Special Events Oak Ivy September 6 135 th Convocation Day – First Day of School September 13 Lower School Back to School Night September 20 Middle School Back to School Night Summer 2018 September 27 Upper School Back to Head of School: School Night Andrew Webster October 9-12 Wardlaw+Hartridge Spirit Week Oak & Ivy Editor / Photographer: October 1 2 Fall Fair Pep Rally Director of Communications October 1 3 Fall Fair and and Publications: Homecoming Day Rudy Brandl ’83 October 1 3 Alumni 5K Race Oak & Ivy Designer and October 1 3 Alumni Soccer Game Print Production: October 1 3 Alumni Awards Ceremony EnForm Graphic Productions, Inc. & Reception October 31 Lower School Halloween Copy Editors: Parade Bill Jenkins, Tamica Lloyd, Carol Rizzo November 10 Admission Information Contributing Writers and Session Photographers: November 16-27 Fall Play Andrea Barnett , Justine Borzumato, December 6 Upper School Winter Art Donna Brack, Sharon Byrne, Show & Concert Stephanie Cohen, Elane Coleman, December 13 Middle School Corinna Crafton, Rhona Eserner, Winter Concert Esther Faus, Dawn Franacavilla, December 21 Lower School Gale Goldman, Gerard Gonnella ’89, Julie Hamilton, Noreen Jafri, Rich Jones, Winter Concert Tamica Lloyd, Hua Liu, Karl Miran, Nicole Nolan, Linda O’Brien ’8 1, Some dates are tentative. For event starting Yolanda Reyes, Elisa Segal, Marc Spivak, times and more information, please call the Susan Swenson, Katie Vetland ’02, school at 908-754-1882 or visit WHschool.org Andrew Webster.

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